Working with men in online counselling, I’ve noticed common challenges like jumping straight into problem-solving, not elaborating enough on thoughts, and struggling with emotional repair after conflict. Slowing down, listening deeply, and addressing feelings can strengthen connections and improve relationships.

Social media often promotes relationship advice that oversimplifies complex issues, like “If they really wanted to, they would.” These phrases overlook key factors like trauma, vulnerability, and how our own behaviors influence the relationship. In this blog, we explore how embracing the messiness of relationships can lead to deeper, more empathetic connections.

Perfectionism can push us to achieve great things, but it often comes at a high cost. When our self-worth hinges on meeting impossible standards, we may find ourselves trapped in a cycle of stress and inadequacy. This blog explores how perfectionism is often rooted in early life experiences and how it can lead to burnout.

Navigating therapy as an individual of Asian heritage populations in Australia can be complex. Cultural nuances and societal pressures often influence how we approach mental health care. In this blog, we delve into the unique experiences and common challenges faced by Asian clients in therapy.

Confused about the difference between psychologists and counsellors? You're not alone. When it comes to therapy, one of the most common questions asked is 'what’s the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist?'. The process of searching for a counsellor/therapist/psychologist can be confusing and overwhelming.

Meditation retreats have become increasingly popular, offering reprieve from the demands of daily life. I recently attend a 3-day retreat at Kadampa Meditation Retreat and the investment was undeniably worthwhile. In this blog, I share my experiences and insights I gained.

Dr. John Gottman introduced the concept known as "the Four Horsemen of Relationship Apocalypse”, following an extensive study on relationships. These represent specific negative communication patterns that can be particularly detrimental to relationships.

Did your family avoid talking about feelings and showing vulnerability? You may struggle to express your feelings or even understand them. Feeling your feelings, even uncomfortable ones, is crucial for understanding yourself and cultivating authentic and healthy relationships.

Doing parenting differently to what you grew up with is really tough - it’s easy to fall back on old patterns or repeat what you know. Its HARD to learn to be a parent without a blueprint for creating emotionally secure and healthy relationships, because it wasn’t modelled to you.

The Mental Health Care Plan covers up to 10 counselling sessions per year with qualified practitioners. Counsellors and psychotherapists who are not registered with Medicare can still provide mental health services, offering alternative options at potentially lower costs.

When seeking the right therapy for you, it’s important consider the therapist’s approach, particularly the therapeutic modalities they draw from. For those seeking trauma counselling, bottom-up methods, such somatic psychotherapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and EMDR, offer promise.

Giving yourself permission to be a 'good enough' parent is a liberating shift in mindset. Understanding that meeting the basic needs of your child—ensuring they feel safe and loved—is the foundation of good enough parenting and allows you to release the burdens of unrelenting standards

Benign neglect refers to a situation where a person’s emotional and psychological needs are not adequately met, resulting in feelings of being unseen or unheard, which can impact their sense of self and overall well-being. This goes on to have a profound impact on our adult relationships.

Part of the work in therapy is acknowledging and making space for the intangible kind of grief that we experience from not having the secure attachment we needed as children. These experiences impact our sense of self and overall well-being, and as a result, impact our adult relationships.

Relationships require coordination, balance, and communication to flow smoothly. Just as a dance requires two partners to move in sync with each other, a relationship requires both partners to move in sync with each other to navigate challenges and emotional intimacy. Even the best dancers can lose their rhythm.